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PALS Installation Manual
CRISIS CONTROLLER©™ NETWORKING
The Crisis Controller©™ software can be networked either peer-to-peer or using a dedicated file server. In either
case, each machine on the network running Crisis Controller©™ must have an Alert Monitoring Hardware Key
installed at all times.
Warning:
All Hardware Keys must remain on the machines where they were initially installed and never relocated or
removed for any reason. Doing so will cause undesired results and void all warranties implied or otherwise, unless
specifically directed by Actall® Technical Support.
If you are unfamiliar with your operating system or you are unfamiliar with the
intricacies of the network being used, please do not attempt to use the network
function of the Crisis Controller©™. Doing so may cause permanent damage to your
Crisis Controller©™ data files. Network installations should only be done by trained
Network Technicians.
All connections in a Crisis Controller©™ networked system should be capable of no less
than 100 Mb. In addition, all machines should be connected using a hub (or switch)
rated at no less than 100 Mb.
The following is a guide for establishing the Crisis Controller Network only. All Network
Hardware (Network cards and Hub/Switch) and appropriate drivers should be
installed and their operation verified prior to proceeding to the Network setup for
Crisis Controller. For instructions on establishing a peer-to-peer or client/server
network, consult the required documentation on operating system being used for this
configuration.
A peer-to-peer network is the most common method used for
PALS installations. The network hardware should be connected
and their operation verified prior to proceeding to the network
installation of the Crisis Controller©™.
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Name each machine with a unique name (i.e. Monitor1,
Admin 1, etc).
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Configure each machine to AUTOLOGIN to the Network.
You should consult your operating system documentation
for detailed instructions.
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The CPU named Monitor 1 will serve as the main server. Share the Crisis Controller directory, with full
access, under drive properties [under NT, 2000, and XP you must also set access rights - See Operating
System documentation for detailed instructions.] The Crisis Controller directory will consist of the
installation path of the Crisis Controller©™ software (the default directory when the Crisis Controller©™
software is installed is: C:\Program Files\Alert).
How to Install the Software
